Master your Cricut crafting by learning some of the most used Cricut terms and functions for all of the machines! This post is sponsored by Cricut. The opinions shared are my own. I can still remember when I first got my Cricut and looked at blogs for ideas on what to make with it. I saw a lot of Cricut lingo like weed, print then cut, mirror, layering, etc... my head was spinning. Luckily, Design Space is very user friendly so I was able to figure a lot of it out myself, but I wish that I had had a kind of Cricut dictionary to explain which each of these terms meant and what I could actually do with them. If you're in that same boat, yay! I'm here to help with that! We're going Continue Reading
Energizing DIY Shower Steamers
Drop one of these DIY Shower Steamers into your shower for an energizing start to your day! Why is the end of daylight savings time so painful?! Almost 2 weeks later I'm still struggling to get up in the morning. If I can drag myself into the shower before Brighton wakes up that makes a big difference. Aromatherapy has always been a favorite way of mine to relax or energize. I love my soothing vapor shower bombs when I'm congested, so I decided to try to formulate an energizing shower steamer recipe and it did not disappoint! Starting the day with an aromatherapy shower steamer is a great way to combat that early morning lag. I've you've been here before you know my love Continue Reading
What Materials Can You Cut with a Cricut Maker?
The Cricut Maker has the capability to cut over 300 different types of material. If you've been wanting to know exactly what materials you can cut with it, I'm going to share some of the most surprising ones and how they turn out. You're in the right place! This article is sponsored by Cricut. As always, the ideas and opinions shared are my own. As you may have seen in my Which Cricut is Best for Me post, the Cricut Maker can cut 300+ materials. Obviously it's far too many to list here, but I'm going to share my experience in cutting some of the materials that have blown my mind the most. If you'd like some light-ish reading, feel free to peruse the huuuuge list of materials you can Continue Reading
How to Make Corned Beef Wontons
These Corned Beef Wontons incorporate all of your favorite traditional St. Patrick's Day flavors into one perfect bite! This recipe is sponsored by Ohio Beef Council. The ideas and opinions shared are my own. March 17th is when I call upon my Ish heritage. *Ish as in Irish-ish since I can't really quantify any substantial Irish lineage. But isn't everybody Ish on St. Patrick's Day?! And what do Ish (and Irish, of course!) folk like to do on St. Patty's Day? Eat corned beef, of course! There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with delicious corned beef. While mostly associated with Ireland, corned beef has become increasingly popular in the United States, Continue Reading
30 Spring Decor Ideas to Make With a Cricut
Add some color and cheer to your home with these inspiring spring decor ideas to make with you Cricut machine! Thoughts of spring and warm weather and sunshine are keeping me going through these crazy cold temperatures and inches upon inches of snow we're experiencing here right now! Crafting spring decorations with a Cricut is a great way to channel spring... it may not be quite able to channel spring weather just yet, but it can at least channel the fun spring vibes! Spring Decor Ideas to Make With a Cricut I found some of the most fun and cheerful DIY spring decor ideas... there's a wide variety of project types in these spring Cricut projects, including some beautiful Continue Reading
How to Make a Farmhouse Monogram Cutting Board Sign
Create a rustic, farmhouse style monogram sign with a $5 IKEA cutting board... it makes a charming kitchen decoration or a great gift idea! When I first found the Proppmatt Cutting Board at IKEA I had the idea to use it make a reversible fall/Christmas bake shop cutting board sign (you can check that one out here). I loved how it turned out so much that I decided I needed to find a way to keep it around all year long. Done and done! Farmhouse Monogram Cutting Board Sign You can find a printable instruction card to print out at the bottom of the post. First off, I stained the cutting board and distressed it so it didn't look so new and sterile. I cut some "N's" out of Continue Reading
